Manipulators & Hooks
Manipulators & Hooks — ophthalmic surgical instruments from OscarTech UK, manufactured to clinical standards.
About our Manipulators & Hooks range
What's in this range
Nucleus manipulators and hooks - Kuglen iris hook and lens manipulator, Drysdale and Grayson nucleus manipulators, and a Crawford retrieving hook, used during cataract surgery to reposition and manipulate the lens nucleus and iris.
About the patterns
The Kuglen hook is dual-purpose - one end hooks and manipulates the iris, the other end manipulates the lens nucleus. Drysdale and Grayson nucleus manipulators have different tip shapes (rounded, flattened or with a defined interior edge) for rotating and positioning the lens nucleus during phacoemulsification. The Crawford retrieving hook is used to retrieve and reposition surgical materials such as silicone tubing.
Used with
Nucleus manipulators are used alongside bimanual irrigation/aspiration handpieces and hydrodissection cannulas during phacoemulsification.
Ordering
Every instrument is listed with its reference code in the full reference code list below, ready to add to your quote. Contact us with the pattern you need.
| Product | Size / Colour | Ref Code | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Crawford Retrieving Hook
NHS Supply Chain ref: FCB118211 |
See catalogue | RD-1137 | |
 Grayson Nucleus Manipulator, 1.1mm Long Tip,Flattened
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See catalogue | RD-1314 | |
| Drysdale Nucleus Manipulator, Rounded Edges | See catalogue | RD-1315 | |
| Drysdale Nucleus Manipulator, Defined Interior Edge | See catalogue | RD-1316 |
What is a Kuglen hook used for?
It's a dual-purpose instrument - one end hooks and manipulates the iris, the other end manipulates the lens - commonly used during cataract surgery.
What is a nucleus manipulator used for?
It rotates and repositions the lens nucleus during phacoemulsification, helping bring it into position for removal.
Need instruments repaired or refurbished? We arrange the repair of surgical instruments and rigid endoscopes, whoever supplied them.
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Our team can help source the right instrument or confirm a specific reference code for your setting.